e-Waste management for sustainable eCooking in Tanzania

Integrating electric cooking into a country’s broader electrification agenda has been identified as a key component that creates synergies to enhance energy security, manage fuel costs and aligns with global energy and climate goals on the path toward universal clean cooking.

Abstract

This study reviewed international best practices and standards for e-waste management to assess their applicability in enhancing Tanzania’s regulatory framework on e-waste management. It examined the potential impact of eCooking appliances on e-waste generation, proposed infrastructure development for e-waste management as well as integrated 7 policy recommendations that address both e-waste and clean cooking to ensure sustainable transition.

This research is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme.

Citation

Njuguna J. ‘e-Waste management for sustainable eCooking in Tanzania’ MECS Report, 2025

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Published 23 December 2025